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Why does the big dipper change its position over night while the polar remain in its position?
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The Earth's Orbit, its axis is aligned with Polaris.
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Will the position of the big dipper change in two hours of the same night?
I don't kow!! I was asking you!!!
How does the big dipper change with the seasons?
From the viewpoint of the Earth, all the constellations 'revolve' around Polaris (the North star. As the Earth orbits the sun, its relative position to the constellations changes - and they appear to move across the night-sky.
If you look at the big dipper at two different hours of the same night is its orientation position in the sky the will it change?
Technically, yes. But not fast enough for the change to be noticeable in the course of a human lifetime. I've seen a drawing of what the shape of the Big Dipper will look like in 1,000 years from now. It's different, but clearly recognizable as the same Big Dipper.
Why does the Little Dipper appears to change positions in the night sky?
Because of the rotation of the Earth.
Where is the big dipper found in the night sky?
next to the small dipper
Can you see the big dipper in SE Florida in October at night?
Yes, you can see it anywhere in the world from Earth. As long as its night but, it might be in a different position in the sky during the different seasons.
Why does the Little Dipper change positions in the sky in one night?
because the earth rotates almost over 499 times ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .
Whereabouts in the night sky can one find the Little Dipper?
The location of the Little Dipper changes from night to night (although circling around every once in a long while). In order to find it, one needs to look for Polaris, or the "North Star". Polaris is part of the Little Dipper. If you know where the Big Dipper is, you can find the Little Dipper near it.
Why do constellation change position during the night?
Constellation change position during the night due to the earth's multiple motions, such as the wobble and rotations around the sun.
How does the position of the sun change at sunset night after night in san Diego as you move from winter to spring?
It would gradually move from a South Westerly position when setting to more of a westerly position as the days get longer and summer is approached. It will also remain in the sky for longer and arc higher and higher in the sky until the summer solstice in June.
What appears to happen to the big dipper throughout the night?
Fantastic question - The Big Dipper circles around Polaris, The North Star throughout the night.
Is position of the constellation seem to change thoughout the year?
Only if you look at it at the same time every night. If you look at it 4 minutes earlier each night, then it doesn't change position at all.
